EYE 4 Art: Creative Chatham-Kent
We are thrilled to come together once again to celebrate an evening of entertainment, art and fundraising on Friday, November 18, 2022. With an open invitation to artists from across Chatham-Kent to participate, show their work and engage in a little friendly competition, Eye4Art highlights our supporters and celebrates the artistic talent and cultural vitality within our area.
Our galleries are made better through their connection with you and our communities. This year the Thames Art Gallery and ARTspace presented 15 exceptional exhibitions featuring national, international, and regional artists, providing a platform for 106 Canadian creatives. The past few years have proven just how important the arts are to our lives and to our community. Your ongoing support is greatly appreciated.
Eye 4 Art Sponsors
At this time the Advisory Committee of the Thames Art Gallery and ARTspace would like to extend a special thank you to all sponsors of this biennial fundraiser.
Cathy Van Raay-Myers | Janet and Ray Bernreuter
About the Event
Join us at the Thames Art Gallery November 18, 75 William Street North, Chatham to vote for your favourite work. Doors open at 6:00 pm and voting for People’s Choice Award proceeds until 7:00 PM which is when the Awards Ceremony will then commence.
This years juror is internationally acclaimed painter Scott Everingham.
Three $1500.00 in cash prizes will be awarded along with one $500.00 People’s Choice Award chosen by the public the night of the Eye for Art reception.
This year’s event will also feature the “Brush Off”, a painting competition where 12 artists will have the opportunity to paint live as they compete for the coveted prize and named Brush-Off Champion! Enter for your chance to participate by purchasing ballots available the night of the event for $10 each or 3 for $20. All the works created will be auctioned at the grand finale of the evening. The Brush off was graciously sponsored by Langford Law Offices.
Enjoy gourmet appetizers courtesy of William Street Café, live musical entertainment with The Universe Featuring Ray, and a cash bar with a specialty holiday cocktail! All wrapped up in a festive and fun family-friendly evening. Don't miss the chance to purchase your next gift for this holiday season and support the arts in CK!
About Our Juror
A former CK resident who has gone on to establish an international career as a painter, Scott Everingham holds a BFA from NSCAD University in Halifax and an MFA from the University of Waterloo. He is the recipient of numerous international awards and is a 3-time RBC Canadian Painting Competition finalist.
How To Support Eye 4 Art
If you would like to sponsor Eye for Art, either through monetary donation or donation of in-kind services please reach out to us at ckartgallery@chatham-kent.ca.
Artists are encouraged to submit their work and enter the competition. The submission deadline is October 19th till October 22 during gallery open hours. For full details please see the Eye 4 Art Submission Application.
Come out and celebrate with us on November 18. All works on display will be available for sale, pick your favourite artwork in our Peoples Choice competition, cheer on your favourite artist in our Brush-Off and enjoy and evening of music, art and food. The event is free, but donations are gladly accepted.
Come enjoy the all-ages art event of the season!
All proceeds from Eye for Art will be donated to ARTspace. ARTspace is a not-for-profit gallery dedicated to the promotion and development of Chatham-Kent artists and is located at 165½ King Street in downtown Chatham.
Eye for Art will be exhibited from November 18, 2022 to January 15, 2023 and sales continue for the duration of the exhibit.
The Thames Art Gallery is open Wednesday to Sunday from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Open late on Thursdays, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm.